Pinball manufacturers are acting like AAA video game companies. Put the product out in a untested, unfinished state, then slowly patch/fix it over time (or with JJP, just don't fix it). They make their money regardless of the quality because of idiots who tacitly endorse the behavior by buying the product, so it's a smart business decision for them. It doesn't hurt their bottom line. Pinball is just on a much larger scale (cost and FOMO-wise) in comparison to video game companies.

The EHOH 40th Edition limited to 200 units at $25k each with nothing much more added aside from some foofoo cosmetic shit is selling no problem. Im sure these companies see how games are getting flipped NIB for more money than MSRP and raising the price would be the way to get that money into their pocket

That's true but I think that was more due to the playfield shitstorm, not the price yeah?

How much more does it cost Stern to add "...signed trading card, ...a special dagger shooter knob, ‘paranormal purple’ paintwork, a signed copy of Elvira’s memoirs and 40th anniversary branding on the backglass and cabinet artwork..." to the EHOH 40th Anniversary? About the same probably, but those have no problem selling for $20k-$25k on the secondhand market